This facility is currently being used for providing hydrogen fuel to five hydrogen-diesel dual fuel vehicles, developed by Mahindra & Mahindra
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY
National Institute of Solar Energy, an autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is the apex National R&D institution in the field of Solar Energy.
fueled three wheelers developed by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi and M&M, which use metal hydride and composite cylinders respectively
process of setting up its fuel cell laboratory. To begin with PEMFC would be tested in the
laboratory. In future, NISE plan to work on hydrogen production
Hydrogen is attracting considerable attention globally as a clean and green energy carrier for transport sector and also for stationary power generation. In India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
23-24 JANUARY, 2017
MNRE. It is also planned to demonstrate hydrogen
for hydrogen storage. In addition, NISE is in the
BACKGROUND
NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HYDROGEN ENERGY AND FUEL CELLS
(M&M) under another project supported by the
through
biological
route
and
decomposition of water using a central receiver facility to be used for concentrating solar energy. The NISE may also explore usage of hydrogen for operation of telecom tower and ATM.
(MNRE) is the Nodal Ministry for the subject related to Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells. MNRE has been supporting
Research,
Development
and
Demonstration (RD&D) activities in the country
through academic institutions, research organizations and industry for more than two decades. As a part of its overall RD&D activities relating to Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells, a solar photovoltaic powered hydrogen production capacity of 5 Nm3/hr along with necessary facilities for compression, storage and dispensing have been set up at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Gurgaon in 2014.
OBJECTIVES The National Workshop intends to provide a platform to researchers from academic institutions, research laboratories and industry and also professionals to interact on the following areas of hydrogen energy and fuel cells:
Hydrogen Production using Solar Energy, Biological Route and Biomass Gasification
Session-III : Hydrogen Storage (2.00 to 3.15 PM)
Hydrogen Storage in solid state materials and in high pressure vessels
(a)
Use of hydrogen; hydrogen blends with other gaseous fuels and hydrogen-diesel dual fuel in IC engine for vehicles and stationary power generation
(b)
(c )
PEMFC for stationary power generation, including its use in telecom towers Hydrogen refueling stations for automobiles
Hydrogen storage overview with special emphasis on metal hydrides : Prof. O. N. Srivastava, BHU, Varanasi Hydrogen storage in composite cylinders: Dr. Satheesh Kumar, Scientist-G, ISRO, Thiruvanthapuram Hydrogen Storage in Organic Hydrides : Dr. Rajesh Biniwale, NEERI, Nagpur
Session – IV : Field Visit to H2 Refueling Station and other projects of NISE (3.30 to 5.00 PM)
Day 1: Monday 23rd January 2017 Session - I : Hydrogen Production (10.30 to 11.45 AM) (a)
b) c)
d)
Hydrogen Energy & Fuel Cell programme in India: Dr. P C Maithani, Adviser, MNRE, New Delhi Overview of Hydrogen Production Technologies : Prof K. K Pant, IIT Delhi Photo-catalytic Hydrogen Production: Prof. Sahab Das, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra Electrolytic Hydrogen Production: Shri Gaurav Tiwari, Eastern Electrolyser, Noida
Session –II : Hydrogen Production (12.00 to 1.115 PM) (a) (b)
(c)
Biological Hydrogen Production : Prof. Debabrata Das, IIT Kharagpur Hydrogen Production through Biomass Gasification : Prof. S. Dasappa, IISc, Bengaluru Bio-inspired photo catalyst for H2 production : Dr. Abhishek Dey, IACS, Kolkata.
Day 2: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Session- VII : Hydrogen Refueling Stations & Safety Issues ( 2.30 to 4.00 PM) a) H-CNG / Hydrogen Stations Experience of IOCL: Shri. Sauhard Singh, IOCL, Faridabad b) Hydrogen Station at NISE: Mr. Arun. K, Air Products, Pune c) Hydrogen Energy and Safety Issues: Shri R.P.Singh , PESO, Faridabad Eligibility for the participation: a)
Principal investigator of RD&D projects supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the area of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. Research scholars working in RD&D projects supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the area of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. Research scholars should forward their nominations through the principal investigator for the project. Other professionals interested in hydrogen energy and fuel cells will have to pay registration fee of Rs.10,000/- for attending the workshop. This amount will be paid to National Institute of Solar Energy on acceptance of nomination. The details for the payment of registration fee will be provided at the time of acceptance of the nomination.
b)
Session – V : Applications of H2 in Vehicles (10.30 to 11.45 AM) a) b) c)
Hydrogen fueled IC Engine for 3 wheelers and Mini Buses : Prof. L M Das, IIT Delhi Dual Fuel Engines : H-CNG and H2-Diesel : Shri Jeevan Das, M&M, Chennai Hydrogen Fueled Vehicle development at BHU, Varanasi: Prof ON Srivastava, BHU, Varanasi
c)
Session –VI : Fuel Cells and its Applications (12.00 to 1.45PM) a) b) c)
d)
Overview of Fuel Cell Technologies : Dr. A. Verma, IIT Delhi Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Development by Tata Motors: Dr. M Raja, Tata Motors, Pune Use of PEMFC in Telecom Towers : Shri Vipul Shah, Essential Energy, Bengaluru
VENUE: National Institute of Solar Energy , Gwal Pahari , Gurgaon- Faridabad Road, Gurgaon 122003 Contact us : Dr. Shweta Soam-9582699978, Pragati Rajput -8826026125, Prakash Jha9999893357, Richa Parmar- 9958481235 Email :
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